Surgical OR Aide — Weekend Shifts & Room Prep

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a perioperative aide to support the operating room team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assisting in OR setup, stocking sterile supplies, patient transport, and aiding anesthesia and surgical staff during procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong English reading/writing skills, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend shifts (Sat/Sun, 7am–7pm) and varying training shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
• Applies critical thinking towards daily planning, case preparation, and equipment and patient safety.
• Proficiency in reading and writing in English is required to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in transfer and positioning of all surgical patients from other nursing units.
• Cleaning and restocking operating rooms and equipment between cases.
• Performs surgical skin preparation (clipping) on appropriate patients.
• Assists in holding patients for spinal anesthesia.
• Transports specimens to appropriate laboratories when necessary, according to LHMC policy.
• Delivers blood products to the appropriate surgical suite and informs OR Front Desk of blood products returned and not used.
• Assists the surgical team with room set-up.
• Assists equipment technicians to obtain special equipment necessary for the surgical procedure based on pick tickets and special needs.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner, reporting issues or repairs to Charge RN.
• Competent and responsible in prevention of contamination and transfer of infection.
• Cleaning of surgical suites after each case.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in the appropriate manner.
• Maintains proper supplies needed for day-to-day operations as assigned.
• Incorporates LHMC Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Participates in performance improvement practices.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Skills

Autonomy

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a perioperative aide to support the operating room team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assisting in OR setup, stocking sterile supplies, patient transport, and aiding anesthesia and surgical staff during procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong English reading/writing skills, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Weekend shifts (Sat/Sun, 7am–7pm) and varying training shifts are included.